Location
Description
A single bear cub (about 50 cm in body length) was sighted near a private residence.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Address
Murakami あけぼの, Niigata
Coordinates
38.242940, 139.511500
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